Wednesday, September 27, 8:00 AM EDT - online and in person at the Middle East Institute, 1763 N Street Northwest, Washington, D.C.
This September marks the 30-year anniversary of the signing of the Israel-PLO ‘Declaration of Principles’ at a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, ushering in the era of the U.S.-led ‘Oslo peace process’. Thirty years on, both peace and the international community’s self-declared goal of a two state outcome are more distant than ever: Israel’s occupation and illegal settlements are more deeply entrenched, and Palestinian political and governing institutions remain ineffective, divided and unaccountable.
To mark this occasion, the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) and the Middle East Institute (MEI) are pleased to invite you to an in-person two-day, hybrid conference, titled “Oslo at 30: Legacies, Hard Realities and Alternatives for Israel-Palestine” to be held simultaneously in Washington, D.C. and Brussels on September 27 and 28. The conference will examine the legacies of the Oslo process, ways to address today's bitter realities on the ground, as well as alternative strategies and outcomes for the future.
Looking forward, this conference will discuss approaches for breaking the current impasse and potential end-games following the demise of Oslo, the significance of the emerging apartheid debate, the impact of growing global multipolarity on future peacemaking efforts, trends in internal Palestinian politics, the political project of Israel's empowered new right, and the relationship between Israel’s democracy protests and the denial of Palestinian rights.
For more info, including conference schedule and speakers, and to register in-person in DC or for virtual attendance, please use this link Oslo at 30: Legacies, Hard Realities and Alternatives for Israel-Palestine | Middle East Institute (mei.edu)
To register for in-person attendance in Brussels, please visit the ECFR website here: Oslo at 30, 27-28 September, Brussels Register to attend in person (office.com)